Too much in that last one. You may want to alter the font. Also, don't forget that it should be 'S.S.'.
Overall, looking good.
thank you... what font should it be then? also it IS "SS" though i did think about doing "HMS Mason"

Agree with vortex, to much contrast to the base hull colour.
If you make it a closer shade to the rest of the hull it may work.
understood... was going for a "...the new ships of Starfleet have experimental warp stress hull coatings on some of the leading edges of the ship..." but was just a thought lol...
note: this is the "S.S Mason" NX 266. Starfleet Scout Vessel. My hope is that when this is finished i can proceed with the:
"S.S Mason" NX 266 - Refit version.
"U.S.S Mason" NCC 26610 - X-era Version
"U.S.S Mason" NCC 26610 - A - TNG era
"U.S.S Mason" NCC 954266 - PostDW
"U.S.S Mason" NCC 95426610 - Future Version